A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3099435 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3100826 epoch_slot_no: 12026 block_no: 3099290 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1339 time: 2019-09-11 16:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x609849d40f2a5bf4eeb4e144f0a5e36df375863b50e53e1485b971fd80abae2bBlock Operator
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